Steve thank you so much, you really helped us with this info, i cant believe how confusing the UK make all our lives when we just want to have a happy life with the people we wanna be with, but this is what we all want so its worth it. Steve if you didn't know already, to be present at your baby's birth you need to talk to your wife's ob gyn, and she will give you the help you need. Even as the baby's father we still cant go into the delivery room without the ok from certain doctors, i found that out the hard way, and i missed my baby girl's birth. Just in case you didn't Steve. Good luck to you my friend and enjoy your new baby it really is a blessing.